From Africa to America: A Brief History of the Black Church, Part 1
West Angeles Midweek Service – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Presenter: Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr.
In this session, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. offers a brief presentation in honor of Black History Month. His focus is on the spread of Christianity during the first few centuries of the Christian Church and the subsequent rise of African American churches from the Middle Passage to the early twentieth century.
Video Presentation by Dr. Graves
Contrary to popular belief, European missionaries were not the first to bring the Christian faith to the African continent. Christianity arrived in Africa before it arrived in Europe. In fact, some of the major theological voices of the first few centuries of the Church came from Africa. The rise of African American churches began after the Middle passage. These churches historically have served as the foundation of African American worship, culture, and social progress. Be blessed by this short video.
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Link to: Website for Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr.
Link to: Website for West Angeles Church